I posted this over on the PC side as well, don't usually double post but this is pretty big, IMO.
Anyone else miss the Microsoft announcement in May, introducing Xbox Live Anywhere? Coupled with the next Windows OS, Vista, cross platform gaming will be possible.

Some Links;
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/news/e...tesdeclares.htm

http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EE...kFpWIMGHWiJ.php

http://csinsights.com/index.php?action=pg_article&id=83

http://www.csinsights.com/index.php?articl...ory_id_equal=11

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Live#Live_Anywhere

http://www.gamesfirst.com/?id=1286

Looks like they incorporated a lot of Xfire's features.
What a way to insure that every gamer wants to upgrade to the Vista OS and subscribe to Live Anywhere.

Bill Gates announcement; http://news.com.com/1606-2_3-6070559.html

Requirements for Vista OS;
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx